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EA12 GHY

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,181 mi
Last recorded140,181 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 GHY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 140,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 134,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2025 134,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 128,603 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 128,603 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 121,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 115,140 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 115,140 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 108,196 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 104,384 miles

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 20 May 2020 104,384 miles

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 92,752 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 80,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut almost in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper damaged but operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view

Pass 24 Apr 2017 67,044 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 21 Apr 2016 53,437 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 39,246 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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EA12 GHY is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 46,811 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA12 GHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EA12 GHY registered?

EA12 GHY is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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